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#31 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Lasell College

Newton, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

1,591
Lasell College overview
Location Newton, Massachusetts
Online lasell.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Lasell College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Lasell College, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a private institution established in 1851. Situated approximately eight miles from Boston, Lasell offers a suburban campus environment with a broad collection of Victorian-era buildings as a cornerstone of its architectural identity. The college provides an array of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a distinctive focus on connected learning that integrates classroom theory with practical, real-world experience. Lasell has a moderately selective admissions process and is recognized for academic programs in fields such as Fashion, Communication, and Education. On-campus living is a significant aspect of the student experience at Lasell, with a variety of housing options available to students. While Lasell College may not be specifically known for its athletics, it fields a number of collegiate sports teams, known as the Lasell Lasers, which compete in the NCAA Division III.

In the most recent statistical year 2,833 prospective students applied, and 2,074 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 314 enrolled in the school.  1,220 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 371 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $40,980 plus fees of $1,650. Lasell College is ranked 633 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Lasell College is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 995/1268
ACT 22/26
GPA 3.12

Applications Accepted

73.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,980
Costs for Lasell College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,650
Room and Board $16,500
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$62,630

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Lasell College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 44%
Visual and Performing Arts 13%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 13%
Communication 10%
Social Sciences 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166391 IPEDS survey data for Lasell College.

Current students may use the Lasell College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.